'A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving' Turns 50! How to Watch for Free in 2023
Snoopy and Woodstock
Ever since it first aired in 1973—50 years ago this year— A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving has been one of the most beloved TV specials of the holiday season. In this sweet story, Charlie Brown recruits his friends Linus, Snoopy and Woodstock to make Thanksgiving dinner after Peppermint Patty invites herself over. But as Charlie himself admits, all he knows how to cook is “cold cereal and maybe toast.”
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving won an Emmy in 1974 for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Children’s Programming. The nostalgic family favorite has aired on broadcast TV almost every year since it came out, first on CBS and later on ABC. In 2023, however, the special will available on a different network, as well as on streaming. Here are all the details on how to watch the A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving special in 2023!
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Is A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving airing on TV?
Not this year, folks! The Charlie Brown Thanksgiving special will NOT air on PBS and PBS Kids in 2023. It will only be available to watch on the Apple TV+ streaming service. However, you can stream A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving for free on Apple TV+ without a subscription from Saturday, Nov. 18 through Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023.
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How long is A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving?
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving has a running time of 25 minutes.
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What channel is the Charlie Brown Thanksgiving special on?
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving will stream exclusively via Apple TV. You will be able to stream A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving for free on Apple TV+ without a subscription from Saturday, Nov. 18 through Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023.
Is A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving on Netflix?
Netflix doesn’t currently have A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving.
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How can I stream A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving?
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving is available to stream on the Apple TV streaming service, which costs $4.99 per month. However, you can stream A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving for free on Apple TV+ without a subscription from Saturday, Nov. 18 through Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023.
How can I watch A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving for free?
As part of the agreement when Apple acquired the Peanuts library, AppleTV+ is required to offer a free screening window for non-subscribers. You can stream A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving for free on Apple TV+ without a subscription from Saturday, Nov. 18 through Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023.
Can I rent A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving?
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving is not currently available to rent online, apart from watching it on Apple TV+.
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Where can I buy A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving?
You can buy DVD or Blu-ray copies of the Charlie Brown Thanksgiving special from many major retailers including Target, Best Buy and Amazon.
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